The Tank in Action During the First World War

D G Browne

ISBN 10: 1846777763 / ISBN 13: 9781846777769

Published by Oakpast Sep 2009, 2009

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Neuware - Possibly THE book of the tank during the Great WarThis is a very substantial and important book. Quite simply, anyone interested in the history of tank warfare should read and own it for it is essential. It was written by a British tank commander of the Great War who has given us a comprehensive account of tanks as machines and tanks at war. First, it is an account of the creation and development of the tank. Second, it describes the war of the tank in all its theatres of operation including the Western Front, the Middle East and including the French and German forces. Third, it provides an insight into armaments, armour, maintenance, breakdown and battle damage recovery and into many aspects of keeping an early armoured squadron operational. Fourth, it offers an excellent history of the engagements of British tanks and, finally, it is a brilliant eyewitness account of the tank of the Great War in action-from one who was personally involved-including much battle description, dialogue and anecdotal incident. A successful book in every way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tank in Action During the First World War
• Publisher: Oakpast Sep 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846777763
• ISBN 13: 9781846777769
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 222W x 145H x 34D millimeters 222 millimeters width by 145 millimeters height by 34 millimeters depth
• Weight: 882 grams

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Synopsis

Possibly THE book of the tank during the Great War

This is a very substantial and important book. Quite simply, anyone interested in the history of tank warfare should read and own it for it is essential. It was written by a British tank commander of the Great War who has given us a comprehensive account of tanks as machines and tanks at war. First, it is an account of the creation and development of the tank. Second, it describes the war of the tank in all its theatres of operation including the Western Front, the Middle East and including the French and German forces. Third, it provides an insight into armaments, armour, maintenance, breakdown and battle damage recovery and into many aspects of keeping an early armoured squadron operational. Fourth, it offers an excellent history of the engagements of British tanks and, finally, it is a brilliant eyewitness account of the tank of the Great War in action-from one who was personally involved-including much battle description, dialogue and anecdotal incident. A successful book in every way.